These Are The Best Cities In America To Be A Vegan Or Vegetarian

Which city takes the top spot?

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Whatever your reason for being vegetarian or vegan — be it to help the environment, animal welfare, to be healthier, or all of the above — you are in good company. According to a 2016 Harris Poll, there are approximately eight million adults who are vegan or vegetarian living in the United States.

However, it isn't always easy to find vegan and vegetarian food options depending on where you live. To determine just which cities are the best for vegans and vegetarians, WalletHub conducted a study comparing 100 of the most populated American cities based on three key dimensions: Affordability, Diversity, Accessibility and Quality, and Vegetarian Lifestyle. These dimensions were then broken down into various metrics, each with their own weight. For example, in the Affordability category, metrics such as the cost of groceries for vegetarians and the availability of affordable, highly-rated restaurants serving vegan and vegetarians options were taken into consideration. Wallet Hub used a point system to determine a final score for each city on the final list. You can read their full methodology here.